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Xander Bogaerts could return to Boston Red Sox on Saturday

Xander Bogaerts

A trainer, right, tests the response of Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts, second from left, after Bogaerts was hit in the head by a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Boston, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
(Michael Dwyer)

Placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list, Bogaerts could return as soon as he's eligible on Saturday in Tampa Bay.

"He’s had a good day today," manager John Farrell said Tuesday. "He’s come in and pretty much is feeling like he’s symptom free. We’ll go through the next steps to get approval through MLB and everything points to his return when he gets to Tampa."

Bogaerts will first have to be examined by the Red Sox's doctors and pass Major League Baseball's administered tests, a standard procedure for players who suffer concussions.

Hitting .153 with a .458 OPS since June 1, Bogaerts will have about a month left to gain some confidence and momentum heading into the off-season. Brock Holt will continue to fill in at shortstop until Bogaerts returns.